Today’s the day, folks! Preston Sprinkle, the theologian extraordinaire of the pro-LGBTQ leftist evangelical machine, founder of the Center for Faith, Sexuality, and Gender, and one of the original board members of Revoice, is back with his latest attempt to completely undermine biblical orthodoxy.
In an email newsletter sent out today, Sprinkle announces the release of The Upside Down Kingdom Study Bible, a project that reeks of theological compromise and cultural pandering.
Now, let’s take a moment to let that sink in. Preston Sprinkle—whose claim to fame is normalizing homosexuality, transgenderism, and other aberrant sexuality within the Church—is the general editor of a Study Bible. That alone should tell you everything you need to know about the theological disaster waiting to unfold.
But don’t worry, he didn’t go at it alone. No, he’s assembled an all-star cast of progressive voices like Derwin Gray, Rebecca McLaughlin, Michael Bird, Lynn Cohick, Francis Chan, Rachel Gilson, Jemar Tisby, Greg Coles, and the dynamic duo of theological confusion, John and Lisa Bevere.
Oh, and let’s not forget the late Ron Sider, because nothing says solid biblical interpretation like a socialist-leaning activist masquerading as a Christian leader.
So, what exactly is this new “study Bible” about?
Well, according to Sprinkle, the notes focus on applying Scripture to social, cultural, and political issues. You know, the things progressives love to twist to fit their ever-evolving moral standards.
Apparently, you’ll find notes addressing everything from science and the Bible (because why not inject secularist interpretations into the Word of God?) to hot-button issues like race, abortion, and immigration.
Yes, these are the people Sprinkle has chosen to give you insight on what Scripture really means. You see, when the Bible says, “In the beginning God created…” what it actually means is, “In the beginning, God created wokeness.”
So, who exactly are these "scholars" Sprinkle has assembled, and why should anyone trust them to interpret Scripture?
First up, Derwin Gray, the former NFL player turned pastor, who never misses an opportunity to virtue signal on racial issues. This guy thinks the biggest threat to the Church is systemic racism—forget about sin and hell, folks, what we really need is more diversity quotas—and more Beth Moore—in the pulpit.
Then we have Rebecca McLaughlin, the LGBTQ-affirming intellectual darling of The Gospel-less Communists (aka TGC), who says she’s still attracted to women and that white people must repent of the racism their grandparents committed. Yeah, she’s definitely someone you want writing study notes on “sexuality and gender”.
And of course, we can't forget Michael Bird and Lynn Cohick—both of whom have made careers out of pushing egalitarianism and progressive theology. Nothing says "sound biblical scholarship" like rewriting the roles of men and women in the Church to fit the latest feminist trends.
We’ve also got Francis Chan, who’s been on a downward spiral of theological confusion for years now. Chan once stood for something resembling orthodoxy, but these days he’s buddying up with anyone and everyone who embraces the heretical mishmash of prosperity gospel, social justice, and charismatic chaos. The man is like theological tofu—he just absorbs whatever flavor you put him next to.